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The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on plight of elderly living in cars

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Safe space': New educational programme to address family violence starts

It allows violent men a chance to learn to “make better choices for their families".

Clean-up and restoration of Egret Ave landslip site to begin

Persistent bad weather and land instability has prevented the work, the council says.

State Highway 25A puts Coromandel businesses on edge

After multiple severe weather events in the past weeks, the road is unusable

50 applicants in two days for a property: Landlords ‘bombarded’ by tenants

'It is hard out there at the moment... and choices are few.'

Substation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoP

Pāpāmoa and Te Puke residents lost power around 7.55am.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Te Matatini showcases huge commitment from all involved

OPINION: I saw Te Matatini showcasing the best kapa haka in the world.

Readers' views: Democracy will fail if left to rely on one person, one vote

Our readers have their say.

'Quite a showpiece': School's technology block under way, part of $60m project

“I feel really fortunate to be working in a modern learning environment like ours."

'Terrifying': Pensioner describes harsh reality of living in a car for two years

Rental boss: 'I don’t know how some of them can afford to pay the rent.'

'Concerned for her welfare': Appeal for information on missing Waihi woman

Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home.

Liquor store broken into after earlier vandalism

Bottles of spirits and gift baskets were taken.

'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on

'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'

Permanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposed

The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.

How long it takes first-home buyers to save enough for a deposit revealed

The percentage of income now needed to service a mortgage is about 70 per cent.

Chamber boss: The key to speeding up NZ’s infrastructure delivery

Matt Cowley discusses the effect Cyclone Gabrielle has had on our infrastructure,

Bay of Plenty salespeople awarded in RateMyAgent awards

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Tackling truancy needs community approach

OPINION: Being at school is not just about the academic learning in the classroom.